Driving in excess of 80 miles per hour or 20 miles per hour or more over the speed limit is considered reckless driving by speed in Virginia. Reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor and carries very serious consequences.

Before you prepay your reckless driving or speeding traffic ticket, it is important to be aware of both the primary and secondary consequences for doing so. Retaining an attorney to represent you on your traffic case will help to save money and make the process much more hassle free.